Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Dave Angel: “We Were a Movement, Not a Money-Making Movement”

Max HeyraudJuly 16, 2026

Dave Angel reflects on playing five gigs in one night regularly during the 1990s, the hedonism of that era, his time with R&S, growing up Black in 1970s London, his longstanding relationship with Ireland and more, ahead of his long-awaited retur... Read More...

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Mall Grab, Annie Mac and Kerri Chandler All Together Now’s Bandstand 2026 Line-Up

Max HeyraudJuly 15, 2026

The Bandstand returns to the heart of All Together Now this year with a new theme: PEACE, a celebration of love, solidarity and connection through music. A key part of the festival since its inception, the Bandstand will once again host a mix of ... Read More...

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Local Selection 308: Oscide

Max HeyraudJuly 15, 2026

Oscide soundtracks Local Selection number 308 with an all-vinyl trip that hits the perfect sweet spot between garage and house, swung crisp drums, lush deep chords mixed with utter proficiency from a pillar of Dublin's club culture Oscide is the ... Read More...

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A New Friday Night Series at Wigwam Champions All Night Long Sets and Accessible Ticket Prices

Max HeyraudJuly 15, 2026

Dublin venue Wigwam has announced Resonate, a new full-venue Friday night concept that places extended DJ sets, affordability and community at the centre of its programming. Positioned as a contrast to the venue's larger-scale Stacked events, Res... Read More...

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Legendary Munich Club BLITZ Announces Final Weekend Lineup Ahead of Club Closure

Max HeyraudJuly 14, 2026

Munich institution BLITZ has revealed the lineup for its final weekend, bringing a decade-long chapter to a close with four days of programming spanning Friday, July 31st through Monday, August 3rd. The closing celebrations will feature appearanc... Read More...

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An Open-Air Day Party Is Coming to Dublin Next Month With Some of the City’s Most Coveted Selectors

Max HeyraudJuly 14, 2026

There's been very little in the way of open-air day parties during arguably one of the hottest summers in recent memory. With venues becoming increasingly difficult to secure, throwing outdoor events is harder than ever, but nevertheless, Love Frequ... Read More...

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On This Day 25 Years Ago: Roger Sanchez’s House Anthem “Another Chance” Hit No. 1

Max HeyraudJuly 14, 2026

On 14 July 2001, Roger Sanchez’s “Another Chance” topped the UK charts, marking a seminal moment for one of house music’s now-household names, as well as for Defected, the label on which it was released. The track helped cement the label’s reput... Read More...

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“We All Know Someone Affected by Suicide”: RIØT Events Return With Fundraiser Night in Limerick

Max HeyraudJuly 14, 2026

Limerick collective RIØT Events returns to Pharmacia Bar on Friday, July 18, with Grüvment Gives Back, a charity club night raising funds for Limerick Suicide Watch. The lineup features RIØT founder Dispatch, premiering his new alias with a closi... Read More...

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UMEK on 25 Years of Gatex, Recycled Loops, and His Creative Legacy

Max HeyraudJuly 8, 2026

Looking back on Gatex, Recycled Loops, Mumps and his early studio years, UMEK traces a path defined by curiosity and change. Uroš Umek, better known to any self-respecting techno addict as UMEK, is quite simply one of the most important techno pr... Read More...

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On This Day, 1979: Sony Launched the Walkman and Changed Music Consumption Forever

Max HeyraudJuly 3, 2026

1 July 1979 marked one of the most important moments in the history of music technology. Sony launched the first Walkman, the TPS-L2, in Japan, a device that would permanently alter the relationship between listeners and music. The Walkman wasn’t... Read More...

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